Pipe systems in buildings are like veins in our bodies – of vital importance and mostly invisible. They transport and distribute drinking water, collect wastewater, deliver energy for heating and cooling, cables and much more, providing a high level comfort in residential and institutional buildings.

Genie boom lifts have been successfully assisting in performing a wide variety of maintenance tasks at Dubai Parks and Resorts (DPR), the largest leisure destination in the Middle East.

CDE, a leading international provider of materials washing equipment for mines, quarries and the construction and demolition recycling industry, is championing sustainability and a “New World of Resource” as it eyes the global Number One position as the wet processing solutions provider of choice.

For Geberit, drainage is much more than simply draining off water; the technology has to keep up with all realities of the site, from practical implications to fabrication and compliance. Hence, its piping systems represent the latest know-how in the field of sanitary technology, says a top company official.

Victaulic, a leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions, says it has received tremendous feedback to three of its innovations – Installation-Ready technology, VicFlex and Innovative Groove System (IGS) – which are just the ticket for the challenges faced by the Gulf region.

Kingspan, a global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, has opened its new production line in Dubai which will manufacture UL 181-listed PalDuct phenolic pre-insulated duct panels. The UL 181 represents a standard for safety and covers the materials in the fabrication of air duct systems.

Germany-based ACO, a global leader in sustainable surface water management systems, offers a wide range of standard or customised solutions designed to address the challenges posed by the region’s harsh weather conditions.